Monday, November 18, 2013

Pistons

Way back during the tear down, I messed up a piston due to a stuck wrist pin so I ordered a NOS piston and two NOS pins.
 
 
I forgot to take a before cleaning picture of the old piston I'm keeping, but here's an old picture showing the condition.
 
 
Using the dremel abrasive buffs to remove the carbon. Love these things!
 
 
Scrapping off the rings.

 
Cleaned up with the rings on. I used my fingers to slip on the rings. I think there is a special tool for that, but its not really needed.


 
Old pin and new.

 
Which one is NOS, which one is old?

 
In place on the rods.
 
 
Hmmm, not sure what these pics have to do with the pistons. I replaced o-rings around the jugs/sleeves. I tucked them in tight with a screw driver. I hope that's correct!
 

Inspiration

Some inspiration bikes to keep me motivated. I was leaning towards a burnt orange like the first bike below, but now I'm thinking a black and cream color combination. Bobbers with a cream color really give it a rich classic old timer look compared to pure white in my opinion. I'm sure I'll change my mind a few dozen times more before its all  said and done.